Catholic Church

Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo will lead prayers from his apartment at the Vatican to pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on Oct 18.

Catholics in Africa outnumber those in Europe, Vatican says

Catholic worshippers celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Durel Epoh

Shape of Pope Leo’s papacy more uncertain after cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo, the first US-born pontiff, has emerged as an increasingly influential voice beyond the Church.

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital on Oct 13 ahead of the pontiff’s surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy.

Pope Leo to enter hospital on Oct 13 for surgery on lung nodule

All of Pope Leo’s public events have been cancelled until Oct 20.

Pope Leo approves Filipino Cardinal Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

A former archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Luis Tagle was widely seen as a likely papal successor in the May 2025 conclave.

Pope Leo opens Vatican meeting likely to discuss remarriage, gay Catholics

Under current Church teaching, remarried Catholics cannot receive communion unless they abstain from sex with their new partner, because their first marriage is still valid in the eyes of the Church.

Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

Pope Leo leads the prayer of the Holy Rosary on the day of a candlelight procession on Sept 27, at the Grotto of the Apparitions at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Lourdes, France.

Pope Leo urges Catholic Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors

Pope Leo blessing a child as he arrives for mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France on Sept 27.

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US President Donald Trump speaking to members of the media as he leaves the White House to board Marine One on Sept 26.

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